scamper 24 Posted October 4, 2014 Is there a way to transform only selected nodes within a shape? I can select nodes, but I can't figure out how to scale, rotate, or skew them, though I can apply those functions to the entire shape. In Photoshop (for example) I can select any number of nodes within a given shape, then hit Command-T to enter Free Transformation mode. From then on, any transforms will apply only to the nodes I had selected.I've attached an example. I just want to know if this is (yet) possible in AD, as it's something I actually find myself doing quite regularly. (Apologies if I've missed something!) 6 Peregrin, reza55n, nostradamus21b and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyB 1,472 Posted October 4, 2014 Sounds like a good suggestion. I will move it to the feature suggestion forum. 4 scamper, Peregrin, Grapefruit and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dewi 2 Posted October 10, 2014 My vote for most wanted missing feature after two hours usage. Great job on the rest of it... 2 scamper and reza55n reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulverheul 0 Posted October 20, 2014 After using Affinity Designer for an hour, this is the feature I miss most! +1 for feature request. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rtideas 8 Posted November 2, 2014 Oh yes. Was looking how to do this myself. Would be very, very helpful. +1 request as well. 1 Actimel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rtideas 8 Posted November 3, 2014 I'd like to see selected nodes that are scaleable, rotatable AND can use the alignment tools. Also, the ability to set the center point that the nodes translate about. 3 scamper, weheartgames and Actimel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scamper 24 Posted November 3, 2014 I'd like to see selected nodes that are scaleable, rotatable AND can use the alignment tools. Also, the ability to set the center point that the nodes translate about. Absolutely agreed on all... erm... points. Basically, treat selected nodes like a class of objects in themselves, and allow me to transform and permute them likewise. Industry “standard” apps are a good reference point here. ;) 1 Actimel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retrograde 992 Posted November 4, 2014 This was something I brought up in a September 15th post rotating, scaling selected nodes would LOVE to see some development on this. Also some sort of keyshort would help when you're zoomed in and the transform handles aren't accessible to have a way to rotate or scale or skew the whole shape if need be... 1 Actimel reacted to this http://www.kevincreative.com https://www.behance.net/kevincreative https://dribbble.com/kevincreative https://www.instagram.com/kevincreative/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Gummer 22 Posted January 2, 2015 This was a great feature within Freehand - which I AFAIK illy doesn't have - would tie in well with affinities great focus on node level productivity and power. 1 Actimel reacted to this one planet, one chance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R C-R 3,224 Posted July 13, 2015 Just adding a +1 for this feature. As someone said, it is <ahem> a standard feature of most pro vector apps, & one of those things that there no simple workaround for.... 1 Actimel reacted to this Affinity Photo 1.7.2, Affinity Designer 1.7.2, Affinity Publisher 1.7.2; macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 iMac (27-inch, Late 2012); 2.9GHz i5 CPU; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M; 8GB RAMAffinity Photo 1.7.2.153 & Affinity Designer 1.7.2.6 for iPad; 6th Generation iPad 32 GB; Apple Pencil; iOS 12.3.1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimGoshorn 48 Posted July 13, 2015 +1 1 Actimel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weheartgames 3 Posted September 14, 2015 +1. Pretty critical for editing vectors. 2 Actimel and nostradamus21b reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elabx 6 Posted December 4, 2015 +1 I agree scaling groups of nodes is an important feature, also when handling things in symmetry. 2 nostradamus21b and Actimel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matroskin 3 Posted January 24, 2016 +100 for this feature. This is the most used feature while editing existing vectors. P.S. I have spent 40 minutes before found this topic and frustration that feature is not there yet... 2 Actimel and nostradamus21b reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Actimel 0 Posted January 27, 2016 Same problem here. Please, add this feature asap. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeanJM 4 Posted March 8, 2016 I would also like this feature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drumology2001 0 Posted May 25, 2016 +1 here, as well! This was one of my favorite features in Fireworks (before "they who shall not be named" killed it), and I would love Affinity Designer to replace FW/IL/PS altogether, if possible. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirk23 54 Posted May 26, 2016 +1 Would love to see it working within Affinity Photo mesh deform too. It's already the best of all mesh deforms available in image soft but lucks that feature badly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmini 12 Posted July 3, 2016 +1. First feature I miss in Designer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stf 0 Posted August 24, 2016 +1 and bump for that thread. I literally can't do anything without that tool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aprepo 0 Posted December 12, 2016 +1 I really need to do me than just move the points, scaling would be first for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMA 0 Posted February 13, 2017 AD is pretty impressive already but switching from AI (for me) still requires a huge effort on the free transformations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timespider 8 Posted February 17, 2017 Yes +1 from me. I really like AD & AP & I'm using them more & more but they still need a lot more work. For quick fast web graphics I'm a Fireworks fan & still use it as my go-to app, but as adobe wreaked that along with other great software I would like to move to something new like AD. The people here seem cool & I like their philosophy. Motto - STUPID HURTS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohmaild 10 Posted February 17, 2017 Thats aslo what I am looking for, similar on what i am asking about the node. And also for the AD and AP. Check out my post about: Using NODE TOOLS as for DIRECT SELECTION TOOLS of ILLLY is buggy or what?? here is my video maybe you will encounter this also: youtube.com/watch?v=yT5ILJt1RNE youtube.com/watch?v=yIZqcs5CVgw Galatians 2:20 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
